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Ananda in the Himalayas in detail
Your Hotel
☀ Majestically the former palace of Maharadschas– and now hotel - lies on a hill of Tehri Garhwal at the foot of the Himalaya Mountains, with an extraordinary view on the Doon valley and the saint river Ganges. Ananda in the Himalayas is built upon several terraces and surrounded by gardens, parks and a 6-hole golf area. This beautiful hotel lets you forget the secular world and leads you to total recreation. "Ananda" is the word in Sanskrit, meaning blessedness and health.
How You Reside
70 rooms (ca. 45 sq.m.) and 5 suites (ca. 85- 220 sq.m.) and 3 villa- like apartments (ca. 200- 300 sq.m.) with either one or two sleeping rooms and with a pool; this all connects the flair of the royal past with all modern conveniences: bath, shower, WC, hair dryer, walk-in closet, air conditioning, telephone, satellite TV, mini bar, safe, tea and coffee machine, Kurta Pyjama (an Indian gown). This is high class, inspired by British-style furniture and a luxurious ambiance. The view from the big balcony on the palace, on the valley and on the Himalaya Mountains is just breathtaking. Premium rooms are with a splendid side view on the river Ganges.
Pool saloon, a 100 year old library and a tea lounge are available as well.
Dining
Healthy, varied „Spa Rejuvenation Cuisine“ is offered in the stylish „The Restaurant“, on the terrace of the „Tree Top“ with view on the Himalaya Mountain or in the elegant „The Pavillon“. Also a la carte Ayurveda Wellness menu: Delicacies of the Indian, Asiatic and Western worlds and use of homemade, biologically cultivated vegetables and herbs. Vitamin-rich drinks and snacks in „The Poolside“. Diets on request available.
Wellness, Health & Leisure
Ananda in the Himalayas is a world-famous centre for holistic Therapies. Many celebrities like Oprah Winfrey or Heidi Klum enjoyed its splendor and the expertise fo its doctors. To achieve a holistic and sustainable therapy result, Ayurveda is combined with western approaches naturpathy, yoga and fitness. The versatile offer enables a pleasant and flexible day’s schedule. In order for the resort to accurately prepare the ideal cure for you, please choose one of the health programs at the time of booking. As the resort focuses on a very individual approach to each guest and their needs, it is possible to adjust the program after the first consultation with the Ayurveda Physician/ Coach/ Yoga Guru at the resort. After prior consultation (before booking), there is also the possibility to do regenerative therapies after serious or acute diseases. Extension days with revised inclusions.
Luxurious Ananda Spa on ca. 2.000 sq.m. All detoxication, rejuvenation and recreation therapies will be conducted with professionalism and are based on the principles of Yoga, Ayurveda, mediation and Vedanta (lifestyle schooling), in combination with Far Eastern medicine as well as modern treatments forms from Europe. A team of specialist Ayurveda and Western medics, Spa therapist and diet experts advices you in your choice of the needed treatments, for example the Ayurveda and Thai massages, the hydro and aroma therapies, the face, skin and hair therapies, Tibetan treatments. 24 treatment rooms, 4 silent rooms, a suite for treatments for couples, a hydro therapy centre (sauna, steam bath, Jacuzzi, Kneipp basin etc.). 1 parlour saloon.
One heated outdoor swimming pool, one huge recreation area with panoramic view, one fitness studio available in our hotel. Yoga and meditation in the Yoga Pavillion with adjoining garden, in the winter garden and in the paned Board Room on the roof of the palace.
Activities / programmes for example aerobic courses, Yoga, meditation, jogging, tennis, a 6 hole golf course, trekking, rafting, canoe trips, visit of the Rajaji national park, elephant safari in the Chilla national park, music and dance with performances of the Ananda Art & Culture Programmes.
Additional information
Nearby Airports
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
: (approx. 265 km / 398 minutes)
Dehradun Airport (DED)
: (approx. 29 km / 48 minutes)
When connecting via Delhi, SpaDreams will be happy to organise your stopovers: Whether a few hours in the hotel to rest or a B&B with a half-day tour through Delhi the next day. Please enquire upon booking. Personal assistance at Delhi airport (with prior notice).
TRANSFER from DED Airport inclusive with treatment programmes, with "Ananda Experience" €127
INFOS Children: from 14 years welcome (spa from 18 years). Also ideal in connection with an Indian Tour and stopover in Delhi. Time difference MEZ + 3.5 hours (summer) , 4.5 hours (winter).
Good to Know
• "The Number One Spa in the World" 2012 by Condé Nast Traveler
• "Best Overseas Spa Retreat" 2012 by Condé Nast Traveler
• "Best Destination Spa in India" by Travel + Leisure India & South Asia
• "Leading Spa Resort" by SATTE Best Achievers
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